Just being a dark elf in Warhammer

Chapter 383 233. Where the Darkness Begins (Part 1)

"He's full of talk, but none of his words are reliable." Darkus was shirtless and wearing shorts. Although it's not the Spring Equinox yet, he seems to have already practiced it after being protected by magic and staying in Nagaros for so many years. ? Not feeling cold at all, he lay on the railing of the deck and cursed in a low voice.

"Atho Talarian stands proudly on the shore of the rough sea. The golden dome on the top of its tower is like a star in the sky under the sunlight. When night falls, the white marble streets and walls of the city seem to be transformed into a fairyland. Illuminated by light, it shines like a dream. The city's white tower stands majestically among the lush coastal woods, like a perfect fusion of nature and the essence of elves. This scenery is so charming that even The dwarves couldn't resist it and couldn't help but admire the beauty of the city."

——Malekis said of Ertho Talarian.

Darkus was also convinced by Malekith. I don’t know what happened to Malekith to be able to say such a thing, and where did he learn this tone full of bullshit bards? Did Malekith hear it from the bards exchanging compliments at a banquet in Eshor Talarian?

After several days of sailing, the fleet entered the waters of the Nordic Territory and arrived at Drosepur Bay at the mouth of the Salz River.

The Claw Sea manual describes that if you look at Drossepple Bay on a spring morning, you can see the strange outline vaguely outlined by the sun in the sea fog. If you look longer, you can also see the spiers and towering towers emerging from the bay. The White Tower looks like a lost city about to rise from the water.

The people of New Emsclan insist that this is a city that was sunk to the bottom of the sea for insulting Mannann. There are stories that when the Lost City reappeared, fishermen became disoriented as the city's natives lured them to the bottom of the sea.

There is nothing wrong with the previous sentence. The White Tower and the Lost City are both true. As for the latter part about sinking to the bottom of the sea because of Mannann, it is pure nonsense. It's a good thing that the mountain dwarves didn't know about this, otherwise they would have written so many words on the hand of hatred.

Ertho Talarian is an elven colonial city full of absurdities with a long and foul history. The city was one of the earliest cities established by the elves in the old world. It was founded by the prince of the Kingdom of Itain. The fun came when it was passed down to his son, Prince Analon.

After Malekith failed in his bid to be the second Phoenix King, he devoted his energy to rebuilding the Kingdom of Nagaryth, and the princes of other kingdoms were almost doing the same thing. During this period of time, although Ulthuan was in dire straits, it developed very rapidly due to the efforts of various kingdoms. Many new cities were established, and large amounts of farmland were reclaimed in the wilderness. The elves were developing according to their preferences. Build this heaven-given paradise.

Since the second Phoenix King Balshana succeeded to the throne, the elves have begun to explore places outside of Ulthuan. Countless new ships have been launched and sailed to unknown seas. At that time, the Kingdom of Tyranrok was at its most glorious. At that time, the fleets of various elven kingdoms continued to open up new colonies. They quickly settled on strange coasts and provided resources to Ulthuan.

Malekith believed that it was better to develop overseas than to act recklessly in Ulthuan. He adjusted the development direction of the Nagaryth fleet and changed it to overseas exploration and conquest. Compared with other princes, he doesn't care much about a comfortable life and personal safety. He only thinks about making achievements, and his inner desire is far stronger than other princes.

Two hundred and fifty-five years after Balshanar became the Phoenix King, Malekith had built Naggaroth into one of the most powerful nations in the west of Ulthuan. However, the relationship between mother and son, Morathi and Malekith, became worse day by day. Morathi found it difficult to accept that her son kept a low profile and couldn't stand the things he did, even though they were all done as a man. What a ruler should do.

This period of history is recorded in the books of the Hellscourge family. After all, the Hellscourge family was already serving Malekith at that time, and all the Hellscourges family knew about Malekith's troubles.

In fact, many elements can be extracted from this short discourse. There are only three kingdoms to the west of Ulthuan, namely Nagaryth at the top, Tyran Loch in the middle, and Caledor Kingdom at the bottom. Without colonial support, Being able to build Nagaryth into one of the top powers in the west under such circumstances shows Malekith's ability. Then there is Morathi, which shows that she is politically pure... an idiot, and just like adding talent points, she has not grown at all in thousands of years...

Malekith was full of energy on the ship, pacing back and forth in his captain's cabin, flipping through the mountains of regional information, maps of new lands and new borders on the table. He devoted as much energy as possible to sailing and mingling with the lieutenants, knights, and dignitaries who participated in his journey.

These dignitaries are keen on fishing and drinking all kinds of fine wine brought from Ulthuan. They are always in a good mood, as if they have experienced a great victory. But Alandrian, who has been observing Malekith, knows that Malekith has never been able to change his mood to the same state as the powerful men. Malekith hopes that there will be new adventures every day, and Malekith's fleet needs Discover new lands and riches.

Malekith believed that he could build a new country in the east, a new empire as great and rich as Ulthuan, a country worthy of the glory of the first Phoenix King. His followers also felt sad about this decision. Excited, because then they will complete the change in identity. He chose the northern wilderness of the old world as his new journey, where his father's ghost would no longer haunt him, and his mother, who always put pressure on him, would no longer bother him.

On the morning of the forty-first day of the voyage, Malekith finally saw an elven city. When the fleet approached, the elves on the ship noticed the thick smoke coming from the city. As it got closer, he It can be seen that the white city walls have been turned black by soot, the fire in the city continues to spread, and the buildings have become dilapidated.

At that time, Eshor Talarian was under siege by the orcs, and its ruler, Prince Analon, had fled with his retinue and army eight days before Malekith's arrival. Originally, he had no interest in saving the city. In his words: an abandoned city is not worth the lives of my soldiers. Although Malekith was ruthless at that time, he was not as cruel as he would be later. After gaining the allegiance of the captain of the city guard, the army he brought defeated the orcs who besieged the city.

Prince Analon, who returned to Ulthuan, learned of Malekith's deeds and went to the Phoenix Court in the Kingdom of Tyranrok at the time to ask for an explanation. As a result, he was humiliated and refuted by Morathi. Morathi showed a letter signed by the four hundred and seventy-six survivors of Eltho Talarian.

It has the signatures of all the elves, who all swore allegiance to Malekith, and they have begun to invite people from their respective families to assure them that they will have better living conditions and a safe environment under the protection of Nagaryth.

Esso Talarian has naturally become the place where Malekith's dream began. He continuously led the army to drive away the orcs in the forest and continued to expand the city to the coastline. The elves cut down parts of the forest that had been cleared and began to build homes and farms, build roads and bridges, build castles and fortresses, tame the wilds of the colony, and shape the land into something similar to that on Ulthuan. Over the course of fifty years, Atho Talarian grew in size, population, wealth, reputation, and power.

Later, he met dwarves who were logging nearby and established diplomatic relations with the dwarves. Malekith and Snorri Whitebeard became close friends. Together they fought trolls, beastmen, goblins, and orcs. , fight giants, fight dragon demons, fight chaos demons, and for the first time encounter humans who are still in the savage stage.

According to the records of the Hell Calamity Family, Malekith and Snorri Whitebeard could both wear a pair of trousers at that time. When Alandrian solved the problem through assassination, he came to the dwarf society before Malekith. After picking up two elves, a conversation can prove their relationship from the side.

When the elves and dwarves argued with each other about the benefits of the agreement, Malekith and Snorri took no part.

"It's a pity that your two friends didn't see this day." Snorri, who was watching, suddenly said.

"Indeed, he actually left without saying hello." Malekith responded expressionlessly.

"Who knows?"

Malekith did not detect any accusation in Snorri's tone, but Alandrian, who had a deep understanding of Khazalid next to him, could hear the underlying meaning that the High King wanted to express.

"Anyway, I'm glad they didn't cause any trouble to the talks. If this matter arouses mutual suspicion between us, our long preparations will be in vain." Malekith said.

"Suspicion? Do you think so?" Snorri asked.

"I don't think so, but it's normal to be suspicious. I think it's just an accident."

"Whatever their reasons were, they've probably been eaten by trolls or something by now, right? Or worse?"

"We are all elves, and I feel sorry for them."

After a year of back-and-forth negotiations between the elves and dwarves, many treaties and oaths were signed between the two sides.

Barshana first gave Malekith a sweet date, and then he gave Malekith a great gift, a white dragon from the Kingdom of Caledor. Then he gave Malekith a big job of making both eyes black. At that time, Malekith also turned his attention to the north, the cold land called the Chaos Wasteland.

More than a century passed, and the world continued to develop. Malekith's wars and adventures never stopped. He rarely returned to Esso Talarian, where he spent most of his time in Alandrian's army. Wife Miris manages it. He keeps developing new colonies. He is the true king of this land. His achievements are beyond the reach of other elven princes.

Malekith thought about Ulthuan more than once. Many times he thought about whether to completely abandon the homeland ruled by Balshana, where the Phoenix King and other princes could play boring court games forever, and Here he seeks glory and fame.

As a result, Barshana gave Malekith a big job, which also laid the foundation for future troubles.

A message came from Ulthuan that Balshanar was preparing to go to the Eternal Summit to meet the High King. There are deep political reasons behind this. Due to the vigorous development of the colony, the elves of Ulthuan have become extremely luxurious and only care about poetry, clothing, wine, meat and beauty.

Balshanar is in a very passive state in the political circles of Ulthuan, and his prestige is constantly decreasing. Many princes feel that the orthodoxy of the elves now lies in the colonies rather than Ulthuan. Morathi may be behind this. Adding fuel to the flames. Then, he set his sights on the colonies. However, in doing so, he undoubtedly touched Malekith's various interests. Moreover, the news of his trip became a hot topic in the colony, and Malekith's own achievements and honors were gradually forgotten by the fickle elves who were keen on gossip.

The first stop of Balshana's visit to the colony was actually Tal Alesi in what is now Bretongnale Angoulen. Malekith took this as a slight, and during the twelve hundred years of his rule, Atho Talarian had become the de facto capital of the colony.

After Balshanar's visit to Eshor Talarian, Malekith became very irritable with him and spoke quarrels with him.

After arriving at the Eternal Peak, Balshana's great work reached its climax. He brought 3,000 retinues and 30,000 guards to the Eternal Peak to demonstrate his power and increase his prestige.

This scene was unprecedented for both elves and dwarves. Both sides tried to outdo each other in grand scenes and spectacular ceremonies. All the dwarf kings were called to the Eternal Peak, and all the elven princes, including Malekith was also summoned by Balshana.

Out of friendship, Snorri hoped that Malekith would introduce him to the Phoenix King. Also out of friendship, Malekith, who had not originally planned to come, brought five thousand knights to participate in this diplomatic event.

In diplomatic activities, Malekith became Balshana's interpreter despite his reluctance. On the night of the eighth day, the High King and the Phoenix King began talks in the palace of Eternal Peak, and Balshana praised the dwarves. of hospitality and the benefits of alliance, and also praised the colonial princes for creating a beautiful corner of his vast empire.

Although Malekith was very angry, he could still hold on. However, the next work of Balshana could be called the ultimate job.

"The friendship of elves and dwarves is immortal! As long as our empire endures, we will remain at peace, and as a sign, I will appoint a messenger, one of our greatest princes! He is the leader of my great empire and alliance of friendship. The Creator, whose authority in this land will be equal to mine, whose word is my command and his will my will, I appoint Prince Malekith as Ambassador of the Eternal Peak, may the gods bless him. !”

- Balshana announced.

Malekith's eyes immediately darkened, but he still had to try to pretend to be grateful. He went dark, and he felt ridiculous. Everything he had worked hard to create for thousands of years was stolen by Balshana in a few words. He believed that Balshana had no right to do this, and he did not need Balshana's hypocritical appointment. He had shed countless blood and suffered countless injuries for the sake of this colony, and all Balshana did was to devour him in the Phoenix Court. His and the spoils of the Kingdom of Nagaros. He suppressed the anger in his heart and did not even look at his best friend. He was afraid that his best friend would see the resentment and anger in his eyes.

Afterwards, Malekith said that Esso Talarian had something to deal with and left, without continuing to accompany Balshana in the following activities. In fact... he entered a forest where he vented his rage for a month, all recorded by Alandrian.

After calming down, Malekith began to correspond frequently with Morathi. Morathi first praised his achievements in the colony, but at the same time persuaded him to turn his attention back to Ulthuan. In addition, Morathi expressed Balshana's contempt and indifference towards Nagaryth. Balshana had criticized Nagaryth's indulgence and militarism in public. At the same time, he learned from the Nagaryth merchants that a cult had begun to prevail in Nagaryth. The cult was very popular because it advocated luxury, indulgence and enjoyment, and its influence rapidly expanded in a short period of time.

Malekith also asked Morathi, but Morathi fooled him and threw the pot away. During this period, he kept reminding Morathi not to offend other princes, and not to openly oppose the Phoenix King.

Some time later, Snorri died. Malekith felt empty and sad inside. His only real friend was dead. He decided to change places and go to the chaotic wasteland in the north. It was also at this time that he appointed Alandrian as his agent to manage this vast colony, and just a few months before his departure, Morathi arrived. (The following events are mentioned in chapters 43 and 51)

Malekith went to the Chaos Wastes and never returned to Esso Talarian. However, the story about this city is not over, only a third of it has passed.

Morathi's arrival was like a fashion trend. She brought a total of 700 followers with various identities. However, under her operation, the worship of underground gods that was originally forbidden in Nagaros revived. Well, this is not just as simple as the sisters Hecate and Assati, but all-round...

Malekith had never built a temple in the colony before, not only for the underground gods, but also for the gods in the sky. Moreover, as the chosen god of Kane, he is not interested in engaging in any scams such as accepting divine power, and believes that the elves will be better off without these gods!

Morathi left with Malekith, but her entourage stayed. She said that this was a gift left to the colony. After Malekith left, these entourages filled the spiritual sustenance that the colony had long lacked. They come every day There are many elves who participate in religious activities. Of course, the followers broke the rules set by Malekith before, and religion began to prevail in the colony.

At this time, the second darkened character, the beautiful girl Heliben, appeared...

Just like the title, Atho Talarian is indeed the place where the dream begins, involving 3 characters and 4 nodes.